Cyclone expected to hit southern and southeastern Brazil with winds of up to 130 km/h

An extratropical cyclone is expected to hit the South and Southeast regions of Brazil this week, causing rain and strong winds of up to 130 km/h, according to MetSul's forecast.

The phenomenon is forming from a low pressure center that has been operating since Sunday (27) in Rio Grande do Sul, bringing rain to the entire state.

Low pressure is expected to advance across the Atlantic Ocean, starting to give rise to the cyclone on Monday morning (28).

In practice, the wind will gain strength throughout the day, reaching regions such as the south of Rio Grande do Sul, the east of Santa Catarina, as well as cutting through the east of Paraná to the east of São Paulo, with more intense gusts on the south coast of Santa Catarina.

Furthermore, during Monday (25), the wind will reach the capital of São Paulo and Greater SP, as well as Serra do Mar and parts of Rio de Janeiro.

In a statement issued on Sunday night, MetSul also warned of damage such as roof damage, falling panels and possible power outages.

"There will still be repercussions on energy services in Paraná, but on a smaller scale than in Rio Grande do Sul and Santa Catarina. In São Paulo, due to the high population density and the wind reaching Greater São Paulo, the number of customers without electricity could also be high," he reported.